This one is an ideal vacation package for a long, leisurely yet fun and adventurous journey through mountain ranges of Himalaya as well as Dhauladhar. .

Day 1: Chandigarh – Shimla – Sarahan

We will start from Chandigarh early morning and stop in Shimla for a brunch. From Shimla, we’ll drive past Wangtu bridge and reach Sarhan to stay for the night. If we reach there in evening, we can visit the bird park or visit Bhim Kali temple. If needed, we can also begin from Shimla or New Delhi.

Day 2: Sarahan – Reckong Peo – Kalpa

We’ll drive to Kalpa village and spend some time in meadows and apple orchards. Reckong Peo is district headquarter of Kinnaur district and the launching pad for most expeditions to Spiti. Out hotel over there is nestled between beautiful orchards of apple and cherry trees in a very quaint and romantic location.

Day 3: Kalpa – Puh – Nako – Sumdo – Tabo

From this point, you’ll notice a change in the terrain as the barren cold desert landscape of Spiti becomes visible. Driving through, we’ll reach Nako village and stay there for night. We’ll visit the [...]

Known for their serene beauty and wonderful peaceful surroundings, Mcleodganj and Dharmsala are the ideal places to rejuvenate oneself through yoga, meditation, and introspection. This is the reason so many travelers come here to learn about Tibetan Buddhism, meditation and Yoga. There are many techniques of Yoga. You can select the one you prefer, be it the sahaj (simple) yoga or the Hath (complex) yoga. Sight seeing is kept to a minimum, as you can spend more time alone in the company of mother nature and get to know yourself better. Below, we give you a sample itinerary, but it can be modified to suit your needs.

DAY 1: Arrive at Mcleodganj

From Delhi or Chadigarh we come to Mcleodganj, where we check in our hotels or yoga ashrams , shower and relax. Spend the day exploring the beauty of this untouched town.

DAY 2: Yoga- Getting started

We begin the day early in the morning with your first yoga session. Be prepared to understand the underlying principles, key features and benefits of this great Indian science. The small training session will help you learn the basics and certain simple Yoga postures also known as asanas. This will be followed by lunch. After some rest we can go sight seeing to the Tsuglagkhang monastery, which has the three cornered Buddha idols of Sakyamuni Buddha, Avalokitesvara, and Padmasambhava.These idols are made in gilded bronze. There is a lot to explore in Mcleodganj and Dharmsala. People from around the world come here to meditate and pray. You may also get a chance to see the monks of varied backgrounds engaged in debate or meditation. A visit then to Norbulingka Institute (Jewel Garden) where you [...]

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Valley of flowers – an exotic destination at an altitude of 3800 m , it is under the snow for many months, except a few months from July During this time the entire Valley of Flowers is an exceptional sight to behold, bursting with colors and flowers. The entire floor of the valley seems like a colorful carpet of flowers, something you will never have seen before. It was declared a National Park in 1982; it is a World Heritage site. You will not want to move away from here, as according to the locals, it s a home for fairies. The trekking here is not very difficult and somebody who is physically fit can go for it.
Hemkund Sahib is a Sikh shrine, not very far, from the Valley of Flowers and we can accommodate it in a day or 2.

DAY 1 Rishikesh – Govind Ghat
We commence by reaching Govind Ghat at 1900m altitude. The real trek starts here where the trail for the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund begins. Dividing into a fork, the trail can lead to either the Valley of flowers or Hemkund Sahib. The drive is about 8-10 hours. We can stay in Govind Ghat or Joshimath.
DAY 2 Govind Ghat – Ghangria
On the way, we find Alaknanda River along us, and after crossing the bridge, we begin hiking. Being a pilgrimage site, there is a stone paved path and a variety of shops on the way. You can stop here for meals, or some chai and snacks. A slight slope for 13 km and then we reach the flat part of the Ghangria village on the bed of the Laxman [...]

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Lahaul-Spiti, nature’s majestic kingdom in Himachal Pradesh is great for sight seeing but more importantly it is rich in its heritage of spiritual pursuits. Monks from as far as Tibet arrive here to meditate in peace, with nature by their side. Here, you will find many monasteries, meditation sites and meditation caves.
Due to the relative ease with which we can travel and live here, these days it has become a popular destination. But the solitude and spiritual richness is hard to find elsewhere. There are monasteries which are extremely old, some of them oldest in the world, and they are full of artifacts, manuscripts and monks, who have been here since generations. If you embark on this spiritual journey in Lahaul- Spiti, you can be sure to visit these monasteries, know more about Tibetan Buddhism and have some Yoga and Meditation classes. You may also wish to meditate in the Himalayan caves.
Enumerable choices are available for the spiritual travelers, ranging from classes on Yoga, or Meditation, classes with monks or on Tibetan Buddhism, or stays in homes of locals. You can also visit monasteries, and learn about them or meditate in the mountain caves. We will adjust your duration of the trip according to you choice. Email us: info@indiafoodtour.com or fill up contact form.
Travel Package Services:
TRANSPORT: In private or shared car or SUV with driver, trek on foot.
ACCOMMODATION: Home stays, hotels, guest houses, Campsites.
ENDURANCE LEVEL: Anyone to Expert. Depends upon destinations and activities chosen.
ACTIVITIES: Cultural activities, Meditation, Yoga, Volunteer activities (Optional)
DURATION: Variable
MEALS: By choice
COST: Variable

Roop Kund has become famous due to a historic event, where a number of bones and remnants of people were discovered.. Different people have different theories. Some say that these are remains of pilgrims who were on a pilgrimage and were stuck by a storm. Some others say that the people were a part of the group of General Zoravar Singh of Jammu and were returning from a raid in Tibet. Besides these mysterious tales, Roop Kund has a very scenic landscape. Located at a high altitude of 5000 meters in a mountainous feature called the Trishul, in Gharwal region of Uttarakhand. This trek trail passes through lovely lush green grassy meadows, and dense jungles with countless streams of water adorning the area. You will see some snow laden here too. Not very tough, the trek does require some amount of effort due to a lot of walking and the high altitudes. Thus it would be beneficial if you do have some previous experience walking on the mountains.

DAY 1: Rishikesh – Mundoli

The day starts as we drive to Mundoli village and pass through the famous Rudraprayag, Devprayag and some few towns and villages. We will be driving for 8-9 hours, and we will also halt for breakfast, lunch and some rest. As we reach Mundoli, we spend the night there.

DAY2: Mundoli -Bedni Bugyal via Wan

From Mundoli, we progress on our trip, another 10 km, to Wan, from where the real hiking begins. We take our camping gear and follow the trail to Bedni Bugyal (altitude 3350 m). This trek consists of walking for 11 km and it takes about 3 hours or so. Bedni, is exceptionally scenic. With [...]

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Rishikesh is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga and is one of the preferred destinations for travelers visiting India as you get to experience lots of different activities at one place. The activities range from adrenalin pumping hiking, rafting, camping, kayaking or simple sight seeing to meditation and yoga. The Ganga enters the Indian plains from its northern terrain into Rishikesh. This makes Rishikesh an ideal tourist destination. If you are up for adventure holidays we can arrange such trips for you. We can also organize spiritual tours for tourists. Please see the sample schedule given below. We can organize one to suit your needs and preferences.

DAY 1: Arrival – Rishikesh

From Delhi we go to Rishikesh via car or bus. This drive takes around 6 hours. We check-in in our guest house or hotels and have lunch or dinner depending on the time. The rest of the day is kept free for you to explore the sights of the city or rest if that is what you prefer.

DAY 2: Introduce yourself to Yoga and Meditation

The early morning yoga session of the first day introduces the beginner yogi to different types of yoga postures known as asanas and also teaches the tourists the basic principles underlying the ancient science of yoga and meditation. This training session is not a very long one. Today tourist will be introduced some basic yoga postures. The instructors are thoroughly trained in the field. After a little rest you can par take a light lunch and spend the rest of the day sight seeing in Rishikesh. The Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula are ideal sight seeing spots. These are suspension bridges and are [...]

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In Uttarakhand , you will find some of the most holy and religious travel destinations such as Kedarnath, Badrinath, Joshimath and so many others situated in the heart of the Himalayan mountain range. Here , you are away from your worries and tensions of everyday life and can enjoy the splendor of nature at its best. Some of these sites are accessible only during some months. Here we come across the glaciers of the Ganga and Yamuna, known as the Gangotri and Yamunotri, respectively. The water of these glaciers is believed to be holy and is used by Hindus for various religious rites.

Due to the weather conditions some places are visited by only a few pilgrims, but some others have a large crowd of pilgrims, about tens of thousands every month, during peak season. Some come here not only to explore the religious aspect but also to experience nature at its best.
Treks are arranged by us in several of these sites in Uttarakhand for travelers and pilgrims all over the world. We cater to your demands, whether you wan to visit them during the rush of pilgrims or during quietude. Each such tour or trek is organized keeping in mind the time, natural conditions and the preference of the tourists.
Feel free to contact us via contact form or email- info@indiafoodtour.com for more information.

Anybody in a relatively fit condition can attempt this trekking journey as the altitude of this trekking is quite low. The Mcleodganj to Triund day trek is quite easy for beginners. For the adventure lovers, you get to see the absolutely lovely mountain ranges of the Dhauladhar Mountains.

1 Day Mcleodganj Triund Trek

DAY 1: McLeodganj -Triund and back
With a lovely view of Kangra, Triund is a ridge with the Dhauladhar Mountains surrounding it. Starting of this trek is from Dharmkot, and then we walk through dense rhodederon forests and also see devdar and other species of trees. Butterflies and bugs are seen on the way and it is quite colorful. We visit a temple, after lunch. (Altitude-2975 m, Distance 9 km.)
After enjoying the view there, we can go to Bhagsu Nag waterfall which is also very scenic and return to Mcleodganj or we can directly walk to Mcleodganj.

2 Days Mcleodganj Triund Trek

Anybody in a relatively fit condition can attempt this trekking journey as the altitude of this trekking is quite low. The Mcleodganj to Triund day trek is quite easy for beginners. For the adventure lovers, you get to see the absolutely lovely mountain ranges of the Dhauladhar Mountains.
DAY 1: McLeodganj -Triund and back
With a lovely view of Kangra, Triund is a ridge with the Dhauladhar Mountains surrounding it. Starting of this trek is from Dharmkot, and then we walk through dense rhodederon forests and also see devdar and other species of trees. Butterflies and bugs are seen on the way and it is quite colorful. We visit a temple, after lunch. (Altitude-2975 m, Distance 9 km.)
DAY 2: Return home.
We get up early in the morning, have some [...]

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